Lincolnton, North Carolina

Lincolnton: County seat in North Carolina

About

Lincolnton is a city located in the county of Lincoln in the U.S. state of North Carolina. Its population at the 2010 census was 10,486 and a population density of 1,279 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 11,522 inhabitants.

The city was created 211 years ago in 1812.

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Location of Lincolnton on North Carolina map.

Quick Facts about Lincolnton

Population : 11,522 (2020)
Country : United States of America
State : North Carolina (United States)
County : Lincoln County
Postal code : 28092–28093
Phone Area Codes : 704
Area : 8.2 km2
Named for : Benjamin Lincoln
Altitude : 856 feet / 261 meters
Capital city : Lincolnton is capital of Lincoln County
Establishment : January 01, 1813 (211 years ago)
Time Zone : America/New_York
Local time : 01:37:08 (25th November 2024)
Density : 1,405 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth : 8.99% (2010-2020)
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Geography

Lincolnton is located at 35°28'26"N 81°15'16"W (35.4737500, -81.2545300).

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Demographics

The population of Lincolnton increased by 8.99% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 10,486 - census
2011 10,345 -1.36% estimation process
2012 10,385 0.39% estimation process
2013 10,424 0.37% estimation process
2014 10,456 0.31% estimation process
2015 10,574 1.12% estimation process
2016 10,624 0.47% estimation process
2017 10,785 1.49% estimation process
2018 10,961 1.61% estimation process
2019 11,200 2.13% estimation process
2020 11,522 2.79% estimation process

Lincolnton zip code is 28092. County name: Lincoln, County fips: 37109

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People born in Lincolnton (20)

People born in Lincolnton, including first Governor of the State of Texas James Pinckney Henderson, politician Charles A. Jonas, politician; Congressman from South Carolina; Army officer Charles R. Jonas, .

List

  • Jim Cleamons (American basketball player and coach) he was born in 13/09/1949
  • Stephen Dodson Ramseur (United States Army officer) he was born in 31/05/1837
  • William H. Forney (Confederate Army general and politician) he was born in 09/11/1823
  • Devon Lowery (American baseball player) he was born in 24/03/1983
  • Abel J. Brown (American Pastor) he was born in 01/01/1817
  • Barclay Radebaugh (American basketball player-coach) he was born in 14/09/1965
  • Dick Smith (retired American professional baseball player) he was born in 25/08/1944
  • Don Powers (American football coach) he was born in 01/01/1989
  • Drew Droege (actor) he was born in 09/02/1977
  • Ken Wood (American baseball player) he was born in 01/07/1924
  • Michael Hoke (American surgeon (1874-1944)) he was born in 24/06/1874
  • Robert Hoke (Confederate Army general) he was born in 27/05/1837
  • Rufus Zenas Johnston (United States Navy Medal of Honor recipient) he was born in 07/06/1874
  • C. J. Wilson (American football player (born 1989)) he was born in 18/11/1989
  • Lester Andrews (American chemist) he was born in 31/01/1942
  • Sidney Clarence Garrison (American psychologist) he was born in 17/10/1885
  • Sage Surratt (American football wide receiver) he was born in 13/04/1998

Schools in Lincolnton

College & universities near Lincolnton, NC

Code Name City ZIP
198570 Gaston College Dallas (NC) 28034

Stations (8)

Amtrak & bus stations near Lincolnton, NC

Code Name Address Type
GAS Gastonia 350 Hancock Street RAIL
CLT Charlotte 1914 North Tryon St. RAIL
KAN Kannapolis 201 South Main St. RAIL
SAL Salisbury Depot and Liberty Sts. RAIL
SPB Spartanburg 290 Magnolia St RAIL

Post offices near Lincolnton

Post Office Name City ZIP
Lincolnton Post Office Lincolnton (NC) 28092

Other places with the same name (2)

Other cities in Lincoln County

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Lincoln County , NC.

City Name Population Title
Westport 4,026 Township in Lincoln County, North Carolina
Lowesville 2,945 Township in Lincoln County, North Carolina
Denver 2,309 Township in Lincoln County, North Carolina

Distance to Other Cities

Lincolnton distances to largest North Carolina cities